Specialized
Custom applications built to your requirements
Full-stack web, mobile, and API development for organizations that need software engineered to exact specifications — not adapted from a template. Deployed on the same infrastructure we operate.
Full-stack
Web, mobile, and API
TypeScript-first
Our default stack
Owned by us
Until you're satisfied, then yours
Integrated
Runs on the same infra we manage
What we build
Application development across the full stack
Every engagement starts with a clear spec. We build to it — and we don't consider the work done until the application is running in production and performing as agreed.
Custom web applications
Bespoke web applications engineered to your requirements. React/Next.js frontend, Node, Python, or Go backends. Deployed on the same managed infrastructure we operate — not handed off to a third-party host after delivery.
Stack chosen based on requirements, not habit
Mobile applications
iOS and Android applications built with React Native. Shared codebase, native-level performance. We handle the App Store and Play Store submission process and maintain the application post-launch.
Published to App Store and Play Store, maintained ongoing
API design and integration
RESTful and GraphQL APIs that connect your systems. Designed for longevity — versioned, documented, and tested from the first release. We integrate with third-party systems and replace undocumented internal APIs that have become a liability.
Includes: Auth, rate limiting, versioning, documentation
Security-first development
Security built in from the start — not bolted on after the first audit finding. Authentication, input validation, dependency scanning, and SAST in CI are baseline requirements on every engagement, not optional add-ons.
OWASP Top 10 addressed by default
Performance engineering
Applications built to handle real load. We profile, benchmark, and optimize before release — not after a performance incident in production. Caching, query optimization, and horizontal scaling are designed in, not retrofitted.
Targets: sub-200ms server response, Lighthouse 90+
DevOps and CI/CD
Full CI/CD pipeline configuration, staging environments, automated testing, and deployment automation. Your team ships to production with confidence rather than coordinating manual deploys over a shared Slack thread.
Includes: pipeline setup, environment management, deployment automation
How an engagement runs
From discovery to production
Software projects fail when requirements are ambiguous and scope is undefined. We front-load the work that prevents those failures.
Discovery
Week 1
We document requirements, constraints, and integration points with existing systems. Non-functional requirements — performance targets, compliance obligations, scale expectations — are captured and agreed before any design work begins.
Requirements doc + technical spec
Architecture
Week 2–3
Technology stack selection, system design, data model, security model, and API contracts. Architectural decisions are documented with rationale. The design is reviewed and signed off by your team before development begins.
Architecture design + API spec
Build
Week 3–12+
Sprint-based delivery with weekly demos against the agreed spec. Test coverage is a build requirement, not a post-launch task. Scope changes are costed and agreed before they enter the backlog.
Working software with test coverage
Launch
Final 2 weeks
Staging environment validation, load testing against defined performance targets, and production deployment. We don't hand you a build and walk away — we're present for go-live and the period immediately after.
Production application + runbook
Support
Ongoing
Bug fixes, dependency updates, security patches, and feature iterations on a retainer or time-and-materials basis. You own the code. We're available to keep it running and evolving.
Monthly update reports
Use Cases
Application problems we're built to solve
Financial Services
Client portal replacement for a wealth management firm
The Situation
A wealth management firm was producing client reports manually in Excel and distributing them by email. The process was slow, error-prone, and difficult to audit. Compliance requirements demanded a full audit trail for every data access and communication. Any replacement system needed to integrate with existing custodian data feeds and satisfy their compliance team's review.
Our Approach
We built a real-time web portal on the client's existing managed infrastructure, replacing the manual reporting workflow entirely. SSO integration with their identity provider gave the compliance team access controls they could audit. Every data access event is logged. The application was reviewed by their compliance team before launch.
Healthcare
Patient intake and scheduling application
The Situation
A multi-site healthcare provider was running patient intake on paper forms and managing appointment scheduling through a combination of phone and a legacy system that had not been maintained in years. The process created delays, transcription errors, and a poor patient experience. Any replacement had to be HIPAA-compliant and integrate with their existing EHR.
Our Approach
We built a mobile-first React Native application for patient intake and scheduling, backed by an API layer that integrates with their EHR. Data is encrypted at rest and in transit. Access controls are role-based. The application was validated against HIPAA technical safeguards before deployment.
Is this right for you?
This is a good fit if you…
- You need software that off-the-shelf tools simply cannot do
- You've outgrown a basic website and need a real product behind it
- Your existing app is slow, breaking, or has become a liability
- You need a digital product built properly the first time — not adapted from a template
You might want to start elsewhere if…
- You need a simple marketing website — that's the Web service
- You want to test an idea with a throwaway prototype or experiment
Common questions
Questions people ask before getting started
Plain answers. No jargon. If something isn't covered here, just ask us directly.
Ready to scope your application?
Tell us what you need to build. We'll tell you what's realistic.